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Overview |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1100/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 34% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 782 students)
HPU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Hollins College than High Point University ($41,350.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than HPU ($23,444 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 19.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($15,400 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 89.6% larger than aid received High Point University ($34,404 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 11 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
HPU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Hollins College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hollins College and HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,600)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/